McRae-Helena, Georgia
McRae-Helena is a city of 6,030 people in Telfair County, Georgia, founded in January 1, 2015.
Why visit McRae-Helena
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Max and Emma Sue McRae House, Telfair Center for the Arts, Little Ocmulgee State Park and Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in McRae-Helena
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McRae-Helena
McRae–Helena is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia, formed on January 1, 2015, by the merger of the two cities of McRae and Helena. McRae–Helena is the county seat of Telfair County.
From the Wikipedia article McRae–Helena, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Max and Emma Sue McRae House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Telfair Center for the Arts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
University building in McRae, Georgia
Telfair County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Little Ocmulgee State Park
Park · 2.2 mi
State park in Helena, Georgia, USA
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
History
On January 1, 2015, McRae and the adjacent town of Helena merged to form McRae–Helena. This merge was initiated when Helena discovered it could no longer manage its wastewater supply. While it seemed to make sense to have nearby McRae take over Helena's water services, it would have not only reduced Helena's revenue, but left Helena with only two municipal services. The cities were united under House Bill 967, sponsored by Representative Jimmy Pruett of the 149th district. It was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on April 10, 2014.
From the History section of McRae–Helena, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.2 mi
1468 GA 30 West, Alamo
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
School · 0.8 mi
212 Huckabee St, Mc Rae Helena
Map of McRae-Helena
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 38°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 47°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 2.7 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 66°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 2.4 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 40°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eastman 1 W Hcn (20 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Telfair County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Telfair-Wheeler Airport (MQW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Alamo 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Eastman 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Hazlehurst 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Vidalia 31 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Fitzgerald 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Dublin 33 mi north, about 52 min by car
- East Dublin 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Cochran 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Lyons 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Douglas 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McRae-Helena city hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McRae-Helena Georgia, Emmanuel2312, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US280 WB McRae-Helena city limit, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- L-Ocmulgee-SP, Geogre at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- McRae City Hall Georgia Power plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Telfair County Courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Max & Emma Sue McRae House, McRae, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Telfair County historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McRae City Hall and Police Station, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Telfair County Courthouse front, McRae, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Telfair County Courthouse, side, McRae, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- McRae water tower, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gene Theater, McRae, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmers Home Furniture, McRae, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McRae Post Office corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McRae Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McRae Depot (SW corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James E. Livingston memorial, McRae, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liberty Bell replica, McRae, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorials, McRae, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statue of Liberty replica, McRae, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking NB at US 319 RR crossing, McRae, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McRae Coca-Cola plant (South corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McRae Coca-Cola plant (front), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delivery trucks at McRae Coca-Cola plant, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Georgia College Administration Building, McRae, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Telfair County Elementary School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US280 GA30 EB US319 US441 GA31 NB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Fire Station, Helena, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Post Office, Helena, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helena Community Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helena Water Tower, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. 341 RR Crossing WB, Helena, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helena Fire Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wheeler County, US280NB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helena Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helena Depot (NE face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Railway Express Agency truck at Helena Depot, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helena Depot (SW corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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